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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1973

Page

2

Editorial urges solar energy push for Arizona

The editorial argues solar power is clean and abundant and urges Arizona's delegation to back solar research over nuclear fission. It cites budget disparities, calls out stalled actions by Goldwater and Fannin, and praises Rep. Udall for supporting solar development. It notes Skylab already uses solar power and appeals to economic and environmental benefits for Arizona.

Arizona Goldwater Fannin Morris Udall Congress General Electric

Scottsdale approves density rise for Riley property south of canal

The Scottsdale City Council approved a compromise allowing about seven townhouse units per acre on the Riley site previously zoned for single family use. Attorneys for owners argued for more, while critics warned of impacts on schools and roads, noting past land swaps for flood control and urging tougher future zoning decisions.

Scottsdale Riley Arizona Canal Indian Bend Wash

Laird Takes White House Post Amid Nixon Tensions

Melvin R. Laird agreed to serve as a top domestic aide at the White House after pressure from Republican leaders and amid a Watergate influenced crisis. The move, sealed at Camp David, signals a potential shift toward independent advice and further frictions with President Nixon over policy, Vietnam handling, and reform plans.

Rowland Evans Robert Novak Washington Melvin R. Laird Richard M. Nixon White House Camp David Laird Nixon Capitol Hill White-House Bryce Harlow H. R Bob) Haldeman John Ehrlichman Haldeman Ehhrlichman Mr. Nixon Hanoi Congress Sen Hugh Scott Pennsylvania Rep Gerald Ford Michigan Scott Ford William Timmons Alexander Haig Interim Harlow NSC Shrlichman Saigon U.S

On the Line That will be a switch

A satirical column imagines swapping Watergate for a British sex scandal in June. It puns on Heath and British ministers and envisions U S hearings, with Lord Jellicoe and Lord Lambton resignations and a Senate probe learning from the British side about improprieties and drug use.

Bob Considine Britain Atlantic Heath James W. McCord Jr Isle of Wight Sam Ervin Lord Lambton Defense Ministry Royal Air Force Earl Jellicoe House of Lords M.I.5 James Bend Senate Select Committee Widder McGree Ermytrade Lord Jellicoe House of Commons Senate America

City bicycles purchase questioned in taxpayer letter

A local taxpayer criticizes the city manager and purchasing department for renting four bicycles at $60 a month, arguing an outright $320 purchase would save $37 monthly and $1,776 over four years. The writer suggests walking as a healthier, cheaper alternative and questions wasteful spending.

Slips Highlight Shorthand Typing Skills Needed

In Chicago, Tribune notes lite shorthand and typing essentials for accuracy driven roles. The report emphasizes speed and precision in data entry and transcription tasks.

Accuracy Tribune

A Brave New Vehicle Emerges From Hoppe Satire

Arthur Hoppe mocks a crisis era shift to a two wheel bi cycle after a fictional meeting with Dr. Pettibone and engineer Fred Frisbee. The piece parodies endless tech progress, Detroit car bans, Arab oil losses, and a bizarre 1980s quadricycle era satirically criticizing energy policy.

Arthur Hoppe Homer T. Pettibone U.S Progress Fred Frisbee Frisbee Pettibone Detroit Middle East Golda Meir Bermuda

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